Modest one-game improvement on 2011 has become goal for Texas

Updated 11:42 am, Tuesday, December 25, 2012

QB David Ash will look to end the Longhorns’ season on a bright note in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.

QB David Ash will look to end the Longhorns’ season on a bright note in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.

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Jaxon Shipley skids to reverse the field in the first half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Jaxon Shipley skids to reverse the field in the first half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Joe Bergeron breaks loose for a good gain in the third quarter as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Joe Bergeron breaks loose for a good gain in the third quarter as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Brett Smith is pressured by Jackson Jeffcoat as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Brett Smith is pressured by Jackson Jeffcoat as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Mack Brown protests an unnecessary roughness call in the second half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Mack Brown protests an unnecessary roughness call in the second half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Longhorn tight end D.J. Grant scrambles the defense on the right with a reception in the second half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Longhorn tight end D.J. Grant scrambles the defense on the right with a reception in the second half as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Joe Bergeron sprints to the left to score in the fourth quarter as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Joe Bergeron sprints to the left to score in the fourth quarter as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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David Ash throws for the Longhorns as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

David Ash throws for the Longhorns as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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The Longhorn defense traps Brett Smith as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

The Longhorn defense traps Brett Smith as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Malcolm Brown turns back into the field after a long gain on the sideline as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

Malcolm Brown turns back into the field after a long gain on the sideline as Texas hosts Wyoming at D.K.Royal Stadium in Austin on September 1, 2012.

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Texas Longhorns' Jeremy Hills tries to shake the tackle of New Mexico Lobos' Freddie Young during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0.

Texas Longhorns' Jeremy Hills tries to shake the tackle of New Mexico Lobos' Freddie Young during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0.

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Texas Longhorns' M.J. McFarland runs through the end zone after catching a pass for touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0. less

Texas Longhorns' M.J. McFarland runs through the end zone after catching a pass for touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, ... more

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Texas Longhorns' Joe Bergeron (center) scores a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0.

Texas Longhorns' Joe Bergeron (center) scores a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0.

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Texas Longhorns' Joe Bergeron (left) and teammate Texas Longhorns' David Ash celebrate after Bergeron scored a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during second half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx. The Longhorns won 45-0.

Texas Longhorns' David Ash heads to the end zone for a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during first half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx.

Texas Longhorns' David Ash heads to the end zone for a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during first half action Saturday Sept. 8, 2012 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Tx.

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Texas' Joe Bergeron, left, dives past New Mexico defender Dallas Bollema during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas' Joe Bergeron, left, dives past New Mexico defender Dallas Bollema during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Malcolm Brown #28 of the Texas Longhorns fights off the tackle of Dehendret Collins #1 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. less

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Malcolm Brown #28 of the Texas Longhorns fights off the tackle of Dehendret Collins #1 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Oxford, ... more

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OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Bo Wallace #14 of the Ole Miss Rebels is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 and Adrian Phillips #17 of the Texas Longhorns at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Oxford, Mississippi. less

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Bo Wallace #14 of the Ole Miss Rebels is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 and Adrian Phillips #17 of the Texas Longhorns at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Oxford, ... more